steenberg statery 2018

Steenberg Stately 2018

Maker comment

Deep red color with bright garnet red around the rim. The aromas of black currant, cassis, raspberry and pepper first seduce you. A medium-bodied wine, it is elegant and has firm tannins, yet a smooth mouthfeel and depth. The finish is lingering with notes of jasmine, plum and ground spices. The main Cabernet Sauvignon has a nice tannic structure and long aging potential, while the Shiraz adds fresh fruit, blendable, earthy, and spicy notes. This is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but will also age well in the next five years.

food pairing

beef, lamb, chicken, etc.

Country of origin/production area

South Africa, Darling Hills, Constantia

vintage

2018

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type

red, medium body

Main varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon 52%, Shiraz 48%

Alcohol degree

less than 14.5%

capacity

750ml

Producer information

Founded in 1682, it is the oldest winery in the Cape region. Steenberg is located in the cool Constantia Valley between Cape Town and Table Mountain, about 30 minutes outside of Cape Town. Steenberg means a mountain of stones, and in fact there is a rocky mountain nearby, and the complex terroir has produced numerous award-winning wines, including the representative Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and bubbles. The owner has changed frequently since the first Catalina Ross, but in 2005 Graham Beck, the leading sparkling maker in South Africa, became the owner and continues to this day. A five-star luxury spa hotel, a luxury private villa, a golf course, and two restaurants are also located on the winery grounds with a wonderful view, making it a winery loved by celebrities around the world.

overview

●Cap: Cork ●Cultivation/Soil: Coffee clip soil, shale. 7 to 30 years old.
●Production: Cabernet Sauvignon from Darling Hills and Shiraz from Constantia. Fermented separately for 14 days. Pump over twice a day to extract color and tannins. After fermentation, the Cabernet Sauvignon was split into small French oak barrels and the Shiraz for 15 months of malolactic fermentation in 500L French oak barrels. After blending, the wine is returned to barrels and aged for another 9 months. Bottling after a light collage.
Aging potential: ~5 years

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